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Can chlamydia live outside the body?

Hello, just over three weeks ago I was treated for chlamydia. I did not have intercourse at all and have not since then. Although I have used some of my vibrators etc in the time I think I was infected, and again since. I washed them with soap when I realized I was going to use them after I had been treated, but I am not sure if I washed all of them well enough/which ones I used.

Just wondering, how long would these toys be infectious to me if I had used them when I was infected? Could I still get it if I used them this week? I am going to do the follow up test next week but am concerned I might have reinfected myself. Thanks.
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Hi Chlamydia cannot live out side the body
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I had read you could get infected from sex toys etc, so just wanted to check! Thanks!
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